While the impact of these classical theories has remained strong, I would like to point to a specific contribution that, in my view, has served as a kind of watershed in our thinking about the cultural dimension of religion: Clifford Geertz's essay «Religion as a Cultural System,» published in 1966.1 Although Geertz, an anthropologist, was concerned in this essay with many issues that lay on the fringes of sociologists» interests, his writing is clear and incisive, the essay displays exceptional erudition, and it provides not only a concise definition of religion but also a strong epistemological and philosophical defense of the importance of
religion as a topic of inquiry.
When I spoke with Malone on April 5, 2004,
religion as a topic was a given, but the conversation also included Darwinism, media - imposed images, and how to play dark roles without losing perspective.
I'd like to add to the list to agree not to discuss politics and
religion as these topics are bound to create some disagreements.
Not exact matches
One study done by Wells Fargo earlier this year found that nearly half of Americans find it harder to discuss money than other touchy
topics such
as politics or
religion.
Letter to Doctor Benjamin Rush from Thomas Jefferson Washington, April 21, 1803 Dear Sir, — In some of the delightful conversations with you, in the evenings of 1798 - 99, and which served
as an anodyne to the afflictions of of the crisis through which our country was then laboring, the Crhistain
religion was sometimes our
topic; and I the promised you, that one day or other, I would give you my views of it.
Many Atheists constantly read
topics on
religion because that is how rationality works, in order to refute or support an argument you have to be knowledgeable about
as many aspects of the problem
as possible.
Nevertheless, the writings of philosophers on religious
topics are better described
as philosophy of
religion.
It encompasses such
topics as atheism, Satanism and other
religions.
I'm curious
as to how AHA escapes their own assertion of bias since they have a specific opinion on
religions as well and on what
topics they feel an evangelical research firm should poll, but those are different blog posts for another day.
His work has been featured across the web on
topics such
as religion, pop culture, technology and more.
As I'm a rarity in the atheist community (patriot, gun owner and libertarian), I'm sure we'd probably have something to discuss outside the walls of this blog, but as religion is the only topic here.
As I'm a rarity in the atheist community (patriot, gun owner and libertarian), I'm sure we'd probably have something to discuss outside the walls of this blog, but
as religion is the only topic here.
as religion is the only
topic here...
In the final chapter it will be shown how the whole range of
topics exemplify a religious point of view, provided
religion is understood
as ultimate devotion and is not restricted to the conventional sectarian sense.
These
topics remain important in a dialogue situation in which
religions need to be taken
as wholes.
The idea that just because someone doesn't share the same god
as you automatically exempts them from discussing the
topic of
religion, faith and gods, is
as shallow and defensive
as it gets.
Anywhere, in fact, where
religion is the central
topic, it seems that the polemical dimensions of the intellectual life are swept under the rug, or treated
as the kind of embarrassment that reasonable people ought to pretend isn't there.
And someone please go to this «Battle of Ideas» in London, where it appears Mr. Miller will be speaking, and happily and distastefully
as possible shoot down any garbage he tries to spread; it certainly seems he's ill - equipped to discuss such
topics as religion, spirituality, etc..
But at the same time,
as Whitehead also noted, the «
topic of
religion» is the person in society, and that for an obvious reason.
Fortunately Mary, there are people out there who actually understand evolution, who have studied evolution and who have doc.umented and taught evolution, so that those of us with even a rudimentary education on the
topic can dismiss your comment
as nothing more than the desperate and childish attempt to cling to
religion even
as the rest of the world grows up and embraces reality.
M.d
religion is about man there is alot of man in the evangelical church
as well
as other churchs however the Holy spirit is the one we lean on to teach us Gods word he reveals the scriptures just
as though Jesus was teaching his disciples in his day.Often after speaking in parable his disciples would ask what he meant and he would give them insight into the messages.I find for me if i struggle understanding a
topic i ask the holy spirit to help me if you havent received him just invite him into your life if you have already confessed Jesus
as your Lord and savior.We can not live a christian life without him.He is the one who empowers us to live righteously rather than according to our old nature.In the last year or so he has been showing me extraordinary insight into the word its new its fresh he is amazing.brentnz
Accustomed
as I am to seeing
religion blanked out in secular discussions, I was still surprised to find that Newsweek's various writers on the
topic managed to ignore
religion.
Again since the
topic is about
religion and businesses, one must list Mormonism
as a business that fronts
as a
religion that uses forced donations and «volunteers» to advertise said businesses.
Understandably there is a lot of argument
as to what Paul is actually referring to and there is a lot of debate between each
religion on the
topic.
SBNR includes: — Believers in «traditional»
religions (like Christianity but who don't have a particular denominational affilliation)-- Believers in a higher power (but not an anthropomorphic God) like the Deists — Believers in new - agey pick - and - choosey cafeteria style
religion with a bit of this and a bit of that eg: (hippy Jesus + reincarnation + feng shui)-- Believers who don't want to be associated with the «organized
religion» label — Non-believers who don't want to be perceieved
as «non-spiritual» (rather much like this
topic)-- Non-believers who don't want to be associated with the «agnostic» or «atheist» labels — and «other»
Other evidentiary systems (eg., legal) work better for some
topics — such
as religion.
The 9/11 attacks sparked renewed interest in the Middle East, resulting in a series of research projects on
topics such
as security,
religion, democracy, and development - related
topics in this region.
Topics ranged from the political (Vienna - based astrophysicict Mazlan Othman, who may have the best business card in the world
as she is the director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, discussed her duties and called for an international protocol on dealing with the possible detection of life in outer space) to the philosophical (theologian Ted Peters of University of California, Berkeley, discussed the significance of the discovery of extra-terrestrial life for the world's
religions) to the positively apocalyptic (astrophysicist Frank Drake, the original champion of the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence efforts, pondered whether a technologically advanced civilization would inevitably use its power to annihilate itself.).
The concept of
religion as a product of evolution is not new, but Wade's measured approach should please those interested in a scientific discussion of the
topic that nevertheless remains respectful of people's personal beliefs.
My general rule of thumb is not to bring up politics or
religion as these can be personal and hot button
topics.
Politics,
religion, money,
as well
as sex and sexual matters are typically
topics that are better saved for when you have really gotten to know your partner's parents.
Keep it light — When on your dates, try to keep the conversation light and steer carefully away from
topics such
as marriage, children, commitment and even
religion and politics.
This is not
as simple dating website, it is also the site, where you can learn more about your
religion get stronger in your faith and discuss various important life and religious
topics.
For your future partner, you can skip those
topics that aren't important to you, such
as their education level or
religion.
Both men and women are evidently more comfortable discussing their passions and common interests than about conflictual
topics such
as politics, economics or
religion.
You would have heard lots of first date rules, such
as you should not talk on taboo
topics like politics or
religion,...
You would have heard lots of first date rules, such
as you should not talk on taboo
topics like politics or
religion, you should be polite, play it cool, etc..
In addition to overall open - mindedness, the study looked at the breakdown of different
topics that are important subjects for daters, such
as religion.
Try to avoid such private
topics as politics,
religion, financial situation, if you have just started to communicate with each other.
Dating site 1to1-dating.com offers you such unique dating services
as extended search (will help you find a person according to your requirements such
as age, nationality,
religion, status, interest and so on), personal profiles (will give you information about every single member from Trout), instant messenger (will make your connection fast and easy), photo gallery, chat rooms (where you will be able to discuss different
topics, share common interest or problems), forums and much more.
However this is not all true and
Religion in Russia
as well
as Russian women and
religion are separate
topics for consideration.
Sex isn't the only source of the jokes
as no
topic in the movie is taboo and no race,
religion, or nationality is left out of the cross hairs of the brutal roasting.
Lady Bird also deals with other serious
topics such
as politics,
religion, sex, and homosexuality.
It's all high - quality conversation, covering such
topics as religion, life, death, mortality, music and literature but still sounding unforced and unwritten.
As a result of the review of the Australian national curriculum I took part in last year, the place of
religions and beliefs systems, especially Australia's Judeo - Christian heritage and traditions, also became a
topic of discussion and debate.
Topics include: Believing in God Matters of Life and Death Marriage and Family Life Community Cohesion * The only
religion included is Christianity
as other schools study other
religions *
Topics such
as religion and politics are not taboo, and I've been involved in many interesting and thought - provoking conversations.
As the authors of a study finding lower rates of anti-Jewish views among private school graduates than public school graduates noted, «private school teachers can lead meaningful discussions about sensitive
topics, whereas public schools are constrained by rigid neutrality and are particularly sensitive to matters of
religion.»
As part of the
religion, work and leisure
topic - pupils practise CV writing skills then use these job application letter tips to apply for a job in a local newspaper.
Used
Religion and Life's Christianity and the roles of men and women but only the traditional and modern protestant attitudes
as it was an introductory lesson to a new
topic on
religion and equality and year 9.
As we note in our article published in the Journal of School Choice, private school teachers can lead meaningful discussions about sensitive
topics, whereas public schools are constrained by rigid neutrality and are particularly sensitive to matters of
religion.
Doing good has been a hot
topic in fiction, but rarely has it been treated with such subtlety
as in this collection of interrelated stories, which together create a memorable meditation on work,
religion, love, and the search for personal integrity.